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  1. Midwestern University Offers Free Programs for High School Students in 2025

    The Arizona Regional Brain Bee, Health Sciences Career Day, and Health Careers Institute for High School Students return to the Glendale Campus for 2025.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Arizona high school students participating in a hands-on podiatry demonstration at Midwestern University.
  2. High School Students Explore Pharmacy Careers Through PharmAcademy

    Annual event offers insight into the pharmacy field

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    High school students and college mentors in a group photo at PharmAcademy.
  3. Midwestern University OT Students Partner with Foster360 to Plant Seeds of Hope in Aged-Out Foster Care Youth

    OT students and Foster360 collaborate to teach life and career skills to foster care youth.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Foster360 - Erika Dubros, Dr. Trujillo, Raini Leveen
  4. Keep an Eye on it: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Tips

    Dr. Patel, O.D., explains how parents can protect their kids' eyes during Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Pediatric optometry
  5. Midwestern University Student Awarded First Place at the 2024 Arizona Medical Association’s Annual Meeting

    Shuaa Rizvi’s project is first in the Basic Research category

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Shuaa Rizvi in front of her poster, won first place at Arizona Medical Association
  6. Annual SEE Program Showcases Optometry Possibilities

    Attendees visit labs, participate in hands-on experiences, receive advice on pursuing a Doctor of Optometry degree

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students practice the NPC test with a pen.
  7. Faculty Spotlight: Adebayo Molehin, Ph.D., M.S.

    Assistant Professor, Microbiology & Immunology, College of Graduate Studies, Glendale

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Abebayo Molehin
  8. Faculty Member Honored with Two National Teaching Awards, Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award

    Dr. Arif earns Pearson’s Awards, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Award

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Sally Arif profile picture with Pearson's Awards.
  9. Midwestern University Student Awarded Research to Prevent Blindness Fellowship

    David Sutter honored by prestigious national membership foundation, nonprofit organization

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    David Sutter Headshot in blue suit.
  10. Faculty Spotlight: Samantha Boburka, D.M.Sc., M.M.S., PA-C (CHS-Downers Grove PA ’11)

    Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Boburka profile picture in white lab coat in a physician assistant setting with equipment.
  11. Comprehensive Care Clinic Doctor Brings Olympic Mindset to Arizona Patients

    Dr. Shanyn Lancaster of the Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic is a former top-tier collegiate athlete and current Medical Director of USA Gymnastics, and she wants to bring a winning mindset to her patients and residents.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dr. Lancaster sitting in front of blue Olympics banner
  12. CCOM Graduate Honored for Global Service and Expertise in Tropical Disease

    Dr. Terrie Taylor was recently honored with the American Osteopathic Association's 2024 Distinguished Service Award.

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    Scene of Malawi city
  13. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

    HCI 2024 Group Photo
  14. International Visiting Osteopaths visit Midwestern Facilities, Exchange Techniques

    Specialists from Belgium, Poland attend for training, campus tour

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Group picture of international visiting osteopaths with Dr. Heinking and the OMM student scholars.
  15. Midwestern University Faculty is the Second Woman to Become President of the American Osteopathic Association

    Teresa A. Hubka, DO, is named AOA President for 2024

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    CCOM stand outside Capitol Hill